Weekend events in the 53581 and beyond

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – Are you looking for something to do this weekend (even Thursday included) in our area? We have you covered!

Thursday, April 24

Viroqua’s City-Wide Rummage Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26.

Th UW-Madison Division of Extension – Vernon & La Crosse Counties will host a Regional Housing Summit Series Tuesday, May 6 from 8:30 to 3:15 at the Hillsboro Brewing Company in Hillsboro. The registration fee is $25. Register online by Thursday, April 24, at The Driftless Rural Housing Summit. In person registrations may occur on the day of the event. Contact Hannah McKeever for more details.

The Boaz Lions Club will host its Scholarship Pancake Supper Thursday, April 24, from 4:00 to 7:00. Cost of the supper is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 10, and free for children under 5. At the same time don’t miss the Event Sign bake sale.

Friday, April 25

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, April 25, from 11:00 to 5:00 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, April 25, from 11:30 to 5:30 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul Catholic Church in Mineral Point. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, April 25, from Noon to 5:00 at St. St. Anthony & Philip Parish Center in Highland. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.

Richland Center Public Works and the Brewer Public Library, will host an Arbor Day story time read by Brian Wahl from the Department of Natural Resources Friday, April 25 from 3:00 to 4:30 at the library. Each attendee will go home with their own seedling to plant.

A Friends of Blue River Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be held Friday, April 25, at 7:00 at 201 Clinton Street in Blue River. Doors will open at 6:00. Teams of up to four-members will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Cost is $12 per team. For more information check out Friends of Blue River Facebook page.

Saturday, April 26

The Town of Willow Spring Clean-up Event will be held Saturday, April 26, from 8:00 to Noon at the new town garage in Loyd. There is no charge to drop off items. Donations and scrap metal are accepted. No tires will be accepted.

Women are invited to the Beulah Wesleyan Church Saturday, April 26, for a social from 9:00 to 2:00. Those present will enjoy coffee and sweets beginning at 9:00 with a short worship and guest speaker, Beverly Smith. That will be followed by a salad luncheon with dessert provided. A time of sharing including a mug swap will be held in the afternoon.

An Earth Day Farm & Food Tour will be held Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 to 4:00. This free, self-guided tour extends from Plain to Ridgeway with stops at 12 small farms, food processors and local food businesses. This family-friendly Farm & Food Tour is a chance for people to connect with small family farmers and other food producers who are producing wholesome food in ways that take care of people, animals and the environment. For a tour brochure and interactive map, go to savortherivervalley.org/events.

Sunday, April 27

St. Philip’s Church near Rolling Ground will host a pancake breakfast Sunday, April 27, from 7:30 to 11:00. A free will offering will be accepted. Carry-outs will be available by calling 608-624-5498. Mass will be held at 9:00.

The Ithaca Lions Club will host a fundraiser for Courtney Richards Hemphill on Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 to 2:30 in the Ithaca High School Commons. Enjoy a pulled pork sandwich meal, bake sale, and silent auction. Cost of the meal is $15.

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